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Climate Half-Time Report from the Virginia General Assembly

Climate Half-Time Report from the Virginia General Assembly By Victoria Higgins It’s halftime at the General Assembly! With persistent chaos and backsliding at the federal level, much is at stake in Virginia – and thankfully, many good climate bills are moving forward. Today is “Crossover Day” in Virginia, when bills that originate and pass in […]

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Big Climate Wins! Virginia General Assembly Wrap-Up Report

Big Climate Wins! Virginia General Assembly Wrap-Up Report

Big Climate Wins! Virginia General Assembly Wrap-Up Report That’s a wrap! On Saturday, the Virginia state legislature concluded another General Assembly session. Thanks to supporters like you, we took several important steps forward on our mission to move the Commonwealth towards a just, equitable clean energy future.  We have lots of successes to report, and

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We Passed The Virginia Clean Economy Act: Putting Virginia on the Path to 100% Clean Energy

Legislation to join RGGI a win for clean air, necessary first step in addressing the climate crisis in Virginia

Bill will send hundreds of millions of dollars to benefit low-income communities RICHMOND – Legislation from Senator Lynwood Lewis and Delegate Charniele Herring, Majority Leader of the House of Delegates, to finalize Virginia’s membership in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is gaining momentum at the General Assembly, with strong votes today moving both bills forward. 

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